Montgomery National Golf Club: The Beatles-Themed Golf Course in Montgomery, Minnesota
Montgomery National Golf Club is an 18-hole public golf course at 900 Rogers Drive in Montgomery, Minnesota. It is billed as the world's first music-themed championship golf course, and it's the only course in the Midwest with a one-ton yellow submarine floating in a pond on the finishing hole. It's also about 30 minutes south of Burnsville and 45 minutes to an hour southwest of Minneapolis.
This guide covers what to expect: the course, the Beatles theme, the clubhouse, rates, leagues, events, what golfers say, and the local legend that the property is haunted.
Quick facts
Name: Montgomery National Golf Club (MNGC)
Address: 900 Rogers Drive, Montgomery, MN 56069 (Le Sueur County)
Type: Public, 18 holes
Par / yardage: par 72 at 6,540 yards from the back tees, with a 71.3 rating and a 126 slope
Tees: four sets of tees for all ability levels
Designer: Joel Goldstrand, opened in 1970
Owner: Greg McKush, PGA
Practice: a large all-grass driving range tee, practice green, practice bunker and a pitching and chipping area
Season: the course is typically open late March into early November, and the facility is open year-round for events, banquets, weddings and outings
Clubhouse: a Beatles-themed log cabin clubhouse and event center with a bar, grill and patio
Where is Montgomery National Golf Club?
The club sits in Montgomery, a small town of about 3,000 in south-central Minnesota. It is about 30 minutes south of Burnsville, which makes it an easy day trip from Lakeville, Farmington, Prior Lake, Shakopee, Faribault, New Prague, Le Sueur and the rest of the south metro. Golfers regularly travel to play it. One reviewer says they drive 40 minutes and still play it about 10 times a season.
What makes it "the Beatles golf course"?
Before 2018 it was a traditional Minnesota country course. McKush bought it on March 23, 2018, and turned it into a Beatles- and music-themed course. He's been a Beatles fan since seventh grade, and the theme grew in layers. The features golfers talk about most:
The yellow submarine. A 25-foot, one-ton fiberglass submarine, originally a prop from the 1970 film Tora! Tora! Tora!, was painted yellow and placed in the pond on the 18th hole.
The guitar-shaped bunker. An Olson guitar bunker sits right of the fairway on the 10th hole. It's visible from the tee, 55 yards long and nearly 20 feet wide at its widest point.
A 17-foot guitar greeting golfers in the parking lot.
Beatles-named holes. The new routing is called the Magical Mystery Tour. Holes carry Beatles song names, and a Facebook contest helped choose them.
Hole 1: "With a Little Help From My Friends"
Hole 6: "Strawberry Fields Forever" (strawberries actually grow nearby)
Hole 8: "Fool on the Hill," a par 3 played from a hill
Hole 17: "Octopus Garden," with water to the right
Hole 18: two names, "Yellow Submarine" and "The End"
"Help!" signs that guided players through the re-routing.
Beatles memorabilia everywhere. The clubhouse has posters, guitars and a rare limited-edition Beatles jukebox.
The owner once offered free golf to anyone who brought in a Beatles album, and got roughly 600 of them. Those who don't know much Beatles music can still enjoy the course. As one design partner put it, the theme is fun, but the course still has to deliver.
The golf course itself
Montgomery National was Goldstrand's first design. It has water hazards on 8 holes, well-placed bunkers and tree-lined fairways, with a rural, rolling setting. It gives lower handicaps something to think about, while the generous fairways stay friendly to higher handicaps.
The finishing hole shows the thinking behind the changes. The old 5th hole became the new 18th so the clubhouse could sit beside a hilltop green. It has a pond off the tee, an 80-yard-wide fairway to tempt a heroic line, and a daunting uphill approach to a sloping back-to-front green. Behind the yellow submarine you see the Montgomery water tower and the clubhouse.
Ongoing work includes new tee boxes, rebuilt bunkers, tree removal and new cart paths.
The log cabin clubhouse and event center
The Beatles theme carries into the clubhouse. It's described as a futuristic, Beatles-themed log cabin with outdoor patio space. The event center has a bar and full menu, and hosts Friday night concerts, weddings and holiday parties. The owner planned to name the bar "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Pars Club".
The owner sometimes grabs a guitar and sings outside for players finishing their rounds. That personal touch is a big part of the atmosphere.
Is Montgomery National open in winter?
Sometimes, yes. In March 2025 the club announced 24 consecutive months open for outside play, which it called a Minnesota record. When Minnesota weather allows, tee times are available in the winter months, and the clubhouse stays open for events all year. Check the club's website or Facebook page for current conditions.
Green fees and rates
The club advertises value. GOLF.com noted in 2021 that rates never exceeded $50, and prices have risen since. Rates posted on the club's website for 2026 include:
Monday to Friday, 18 holes: $42 walking or $57 with a cart
Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 18 holes: $52 walking or $67 with a cart
Twilight after 5 p.m.: $42 weekdays and $47 weekends, cart included
Seniors 60+ on weekdays: $37 walking or $47 with a cart
Juniors 17 and under, weekdays, walking only: $30 for 18 holes
Rates change by season and demand, so confirm before you book.
Season passes and memberships
Season passes include unlimited green fees, reduced tournament entry fees, reciprocal rates at area clubs and lower league fees. A returning single membership is $1,200 if purchased before December 31, rising to $1,400 after March 1. Seniors 60+ start at $1,100. A walking-only membership for golfers 35 and under is $1,300. A season driving range pass is $250.
Leagues and tournaments
The Monday evening men's match play league tees off at 5:00 p.m. on a shotgun start. The season runs about 12 weeks. Members pay a lower fee than non-members, and all players need a USGA handicap. The club also runs member events and tournaments, and hosts outings, including the TwinCitiesGolf winter scramble.
Golf outings, weddings and private events
Montgomery National is a good fit for corporate outings, charity scrambles, fundraisers, weddings and holiday parties. A theme this distinctive gives an outing something to talk about, and the clubhouse handles food and drink. For dates and packages, contact the club directly.
What golfers say
Reviews are generally positive, including:
One GolfPass reviewer called it a fun Beatles-themed course with beautiful views, a well-maintained layout and friendly, accommodating staff.
Others mention the value, the layout and that it's seldom busy.
Is Montgomery National really haunted?
It's part of the local lore. The land's two original farm owners are said to be buried beneath the big cottonwood tree along the left side of the 1st fairway, and a gravestone sits nearby. Some websites list the course among the most haunted in North America. The owner says two unexplained incidents happened to him. One involved his microwave breakfast, and the other a $20 bill that blew back into a payment jar. Whether you believe it or not, the story fits the club's quirky reputation.
The course has also drawn media attention. The owner was preparing for an appearance on the Golf Channel's The Big Swing with Jimmy Roberts, and coverage has come from GOLF.com, CBS Minnesota, Golf Course Industry and local news.
Who owns Montgomery National?
Greg McKush's parents bought a nine-hole Prior Lake course in 1979, expanded it and renamed it Lone Pine Country Club. He later served as director of golf at The Meadows at Mystic Lake for 12 years. He is also a musician. Golfers often see him at the counter, on the course or playing guitar, and the club's website has listed his personal cell for calls and texts.
Frequently asked questions
What is Montgomery National Golf Club known for?
It's known as a Beatles-themed golf course with a yellow submarine on the 18th hole, a guitar-shaped bunker on the 10th and holes named after Beatles songs.
Is Montgomery National open to the public?
Yes. It's a public course, with season passes and league play also available.
How far is Montgomery National from Minneapolis?
About 45 minutes to an hour southwest, and roughly 30 minutes south of Burnsville.
How much does it cost to play?
Weekday walking rates start around $42 for 18 holes in 2026, with weekend, twilight, senior and junior rates listed on the club's website.
Does Montgomery National have a driving range?
Yes, with an all-grass tee, practice green, practice bunker and short-game area.
Can I host a golf outing or wedding there?
Yes. The log cabin clubhouse and event center hosts outings, weddings, banquets and holiday parties year-round.
Is the course really haunted?
Local legend says so. The original landowners are said to be buried near the 1st fairway.
Plan your visit
Book a tee time on the club's website at montgomerynationalgolf.com or call the golf shop. Montgomery National Golf Club, 900 Rogers Drive, Montgomery, MN 56069.
